let's remember that in the first two years of the obama administration, the legislative record was historic. it was a very productive period, even though we're in the middle of an economic crisis, and the republicans were unified in their opposition. it was because democrats eventually got 60 votes, used cloture to cut off filibusters on every matter, and push some things through. >> with what you say, especially with congress, and especially, you say, people who are extremely ideological and have refused to work with this administration, your words. at this rate, do you think that an agreement can be reached before we go over the so-called fiscal cliff? >> i am confident an agreement will be reached to reduce our deficits over the next ten years and stabilize our debt. what i can't tell you is, is exactly when and how it will come about. >> thomas mann, thank you. >> happy to be with you. >>> it is lung cancer awareness month and now more than ever, lung cancer patients have reason to have hope for survival. ahead, former nfl linebacker chris draft shares the heartbreaking story of losing